Workout Fit and Tools of Trade

 

Before pandemic, I do Boxing at Boxing Hybrid for about 3-4 x a week!  The pandemic slowed down my body and I have been sluggish for the first 2 years!  I still workout but not as intense as boxing.

After taking health exams for my driver's license renewal, it was a HUGE wake up call when I was told my weight was 57kg!  I MEAN SERIOUSLY?  Even when I was working out, I do not check my weight often or NOT check at all!  But seeing 57kg for a 52kg girl in the past, I knew I had to do something.  My clothes does not fit well anymore, my tummy is protruding and worst, I get tired and easily irritated at menial things!

So I've decided to lessen chips intake! LOL, I mean I still eat chips, but I've decided not to eat too much unhealthy food like instant noodles - I am blaming everything to K-dramas and movies but I have also been sleeping so late since Kyle's summer vacation.  Imagine, I sleep at 3-4am EVERY SINGLE NIGHT.

I have been eating better, adding intensity to workouts and trying my best to sleep earlier and longer, I am actually down to 54kg as of the moment after 4 months!  I still have a couple of pounds to spare but I got back my energy and is lifting weights once again!

That said, I made sure to wear the look!  I change to workout clothes - comfortable ones, even wore comfortable workout shoes and ...

I monitor my workout with Huawei Band 6 Smart Watch which I got online via LazMall.

Super helpful the update on heart rate, the number of calories lost and the time of workout.  I also monitor my sleeping habit using the app making me more conscious about healthy living.

What about you? 
Do you have essentials or note-worthy gadgets to keep you healthy and strong?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Summer-Ready Look (Fake Tan) inspired by Cleopatra

 

Yes, I am not sure what Cleopatra is doing in my summer-inspired look but when I think about Cleopatra, I am thinking about her bronzey-glowing skin and I had her in mind when I was creataing this look!  Instead of going Cleopatra-style with the winged liner, I changed it into something more wearable!  Here’s the final look!

Do you like it?

Products Used: (@ is the account on Instagram, feel free to search for them!) 

• @niyoandco_ph Mr. Foundation no. 3
• @benefitph Hello happy Air Stick Foundation shade 2
• @lauramercier Translucent Setting Powder in Translucent Honey
• @benefitph Brow Microfilling Pen in Light Brown
• @imagic.ph Brow Tint
• @bobbibrownph The Essential MultiColor Eye Shadow Palette in Bold Burgundy
• @bobbibrownph High shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead used on both eyes and cheeks
• @lifefordparisph liquid liner pencil in Black
• @makeupforever Aqua Resist Smokyshadow in Quartz and Cinder
• @imagic.ph Warerproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black 
• @ofracosmeticsph All Glowed Up Beverly Hills
• Mark by @avonph Pro Line Perfector 

The star product in this makeup look is the Bobbi Brown High Shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead.  It brought a natural glow on both my eyes and cheeks.  It wasn’t supposed to be used on cheeks but we all know we love multi-tasking products.  Anything good for the eyes can work for the rest of the face!  I’m glad the bronzy color is just right even for fair skinned gals!  

The lip color is also another thing, if you made glowing eye makeup and cheeks, stick to matte lips to divert attention towards the upper half of your face!  Can you imagine how confusing everything will look with shiny lips too? 

Full Lashes + True Red Lipstick for Hump Day!

 

A good red lipstick can cure any tired look!  

The busieset days for me - Tuesdays and Wednesdays!  Those are the 2 days I felt the most lifeless!  I usually ended up taking a nap because I would feel super drowsy and sleepy by 9pm #trueAuntie 

When I received a welcome 2021 package from Avon Philippines, it was a very nice gesture because they added chocolates from local Chocolate brand Theo & Philo.  It was an instant booster for me.

I immediately tried the Avon Red Supreme Collection lipstick in True Red and their Power Stay Mascara and I was impressed!

Check this out!

With just a few strokes of blush and liner, I look fully made up!

What’s your secret to survive Hump Day?

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Stay happy!

 

Long-Lasting Gradient Lips Tutorial

 

 At some point in our  makeup application, we have tried gradient lips after seeing how gorgeous they look on K-Drama actresses.

I am definitely one of those!  But after going through various application techniques, I can't seem to create a similar one like those on K-Dramas!  Mine would look great after application but blotchy after an hour or so!  It is because I have extremely dry lips and I ended up licking my lips or lot or applying lip balm in between multiple times making my gradient lipstick effect slide down the drain!

 After several tries, I finally created one that lasts longer, looks good and non-blotchy and I can finally say, long-lasting!

 

You don't need to use the same products I used but the same layering of products could be the same!

 

Simple Makeup Look for Mask Wearers

Hi AMW Friends!
I have done an FB Live for Make Up For Ever to do a makeup for mask wearers.  I used all Make Up For Ever products back then and this was actually done using random products I own at home.  

Meaning, you can do this makeup look using your existing makeups!  You don't need to use the same makeup products I used but please watch the video and follow my simple steps!

As much as eye makeup is the vital part of this type of makeup, I've decided to make it subtle still as a lot of you do not find applying makeup as a priority in these days and times.  As for me, I felt more confident covering my undereye circles and felt even more confident if I have a wash of color on my lids!  I picked a brighter eyeshadow makeup for this particular look because....everything has been gloomy since COVID-19 started.

Please watch my video and don't forget to subscribe my channel.  The video is simple and edited on the phone by yours truly but I hope my message will be heard and tips will serve a good purpose.

Full Face Avon Makeup Look #AMWIGtv

So I got invited to judge Avon's Great Glam Race early this month, one of the challenge I've seem the brand gave to the contenders is to create All Avon Makeup Look on IG TV!

The Glam Racers get the chance to grab products from Mark, Avon True and Simply Pretty for 1 minute.  Because of that, I was inspired to do a similar challenge....create an ALL AVON FACE and I came up with this!

Simple....fresh....and glowing.

I hope you like this video!

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Stay happy!

 

Avon True Power Stay Matte (and Yours Truly!)

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In my life, there’s no such thing as “chill time” ! I’m always up and about doing multiple jobs and errands! This is the life I chose, the life I want —- the adrenaline-rush, the constant flow of energy. I am not complaining and my lipstick shouldn’t too! I recently discovered Avon True Power Stay Matte Lip Color from @AvonPh ! This is a wax-free lipstick that will stay vibrant and comfortable for 16 long hours. Get yours @avonshop.ph today! #PowerThroughWithPowerStay #LooksLikeFreedom #MakeUpReview #LipColor

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Stay happy!

 

Avon True Color Power Essence Color Correcting Cushion Review

Avon has been around for so many years, I guess I was used to seeing them in their usual makeup line - basic blush colors, wide range of lipsticks, an array of base makeup, great colors of eyeshadow that fits Filipinas.

Then K-Beauty Collection came along!  Will this brand do well?

For me, the best way to know is to review their base makeup!  If you managed to create a really good base for K-Beauty look - you'll do well on the rest of the collection (that's just me!)

The first product from this collection I tested is the Avon True Color Power Essence Color Correcting Cushion (Php799.00).

Skin care and color correction for instantly improved, radiant skin.

 Infused with Power Essence for instantly improved skin texture.

As opposed to most cushion compacts you know, the similarity of the "thick compact" ends there.  This one has a "pan" and you only need to "press" it down and product will come out.  I prefer this type of packaging as it keeps the product fresh and clean beneath while you can control the amount of product to be dispensed.

There are a total of 3 shades - Light, Nude and Shell

Nude and Shell would work well on most Filipinas with Light Medium to Medium Dark complexion.  It was a close fight between Nude and Shell but I picked the latter because it has warmer undertone.  That said, if you have cooler complexion go for Nude.

Initial Thoughts: Avon's K-Beauty

Avon finally came up with their own Korean-Beauty Line!

I was able to unbox them and share my initial thoughts!  Enjoy watching!  Please let me know if you want an in-depth review on some of the particular product/s mentioned!

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What's your favorite product from this collection?

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Stay happy!

Swatchfest: Avon's Mark Prism Lipsticks

Today, I shared swatches on some of the Mark Prism Lipsticks that I own!

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Do you have a favorite?
These lipsticks aren’t fully opaque, they give dimension on lips with a hint of color! 

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Avon Body Illusion Review

"You wear so many hats!"  As people I meet would always say.  

It isn't new to me as I grew up in a household were there is no "PAUSE" moment.  Everything's in fast forward!  My dad, aside from working as a manager in a restaurant has a lot of extra jobs on-hand helping other restaurants do tax filing while he has his association on one side doubling up as an officer aside from being a member.  

My mom, who may be a housewife, is very hands on in taking care of the 4 of us siblings + grandparents.  She cooks, drove us to and from school, do the laundry, iron clothes and even tutor us at night!  

When people call me a Super Woman, I always disagree and tell them the real Super Humans are my parents!  

An overview of what I do - a Professional Make Up Artist and Trainer, a PR consultant, a speaker, a Blogger and a whole lot more in between. 

Stellar Celebration Makeup To Go Palette Look

So I had this palette for a year - untouched.
I was fixing my makeup case when I saw this and took a good look.  Lo and behold - how dare I missed out on such a nice and useful palette (especially for travels and staycations?)  I am truly sorry Avon True Color.

So this look, I can easily create in 5 minutes!

Non-Avon item used: powder foundation, brows and eyeliner

Tip: you can actually use one shade in this palette as a brow powder!

Avon True Color Stellar Celebration Makeup To Go Palette

Php499.00

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Avon Pink for Every Pinay Like You and Me

So I haven't worn pink lipsticks in AGES!

But since March is International Women's Day, I knew we had to celebrate in a way that we celebrate womanhood!  What's the best way to do so?  Where any shade of pink lipsticks because pink represent confidence, energy and femininity.

Avon recently came up with different pinks shades under the Avon True Perfectly Matte Lipsticks and Avon True Ultra Color lines. 

I went ahead and used Avon True Perfectly Matte Lipsticks because matte is still big in this season and guess what, Avon actually passed the dehydrated lips test!  Their matte lipsticks work for me!

Avon True Perfectly Matte

Php399.00

"Meet your perfect matte, Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick... An extremely smooth, completely matte lipstick that never cakes, cracks, or compromises. Seals in moisture for a lightweight velvety feel."

Avon True Color Perfectly Matte - The Natural Colors I Love!

When Avon sent out their full collection of their True Color Perfectly Matte Lipsticks, I wasn't as excited to try and test them because at the back of my head, I thought these would be extremely drying and won't work well with my lip condition.

But for the sake of review and because I've been reading raves online, I've decided to pick my top 4 favorite shade and tested them out for more than 2 weeks!  If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see on #AMWIgStories how many times I've worn and loved them!

The full collection available in 20 shades!

Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipsticks

Php399.00 each

Introducing Perfectly Matte Lipstick, the new generation of matte lipstick. Get a 100% true matte look with lasting comfort. Hour after hour, formula never cakes, cracks, or compromises on matte finish.

Avon Fashions Releases Nude Bra Line and I'm Loving Them

I am one of those busy moms you'll always see a bra strap peeking, as much as I have lots of strapless bra, I prefer those with straps if I'm with my son --- as you all know, running around, chasing after him + strapless bra? = Uhhhh don't even think about that!

Can you spot my peeking bra strap in one of my AMW Photo?

So I'm always on a lookout for a nice nude-colored bra.  Avon Fashion recently releases nude bra line that doesn't only come in ONE shade, it actually has various of nude shades which reminds me so much of a foundation! 

With Avon Fashions’ new collection featuring a wide variety of nudes, any woman can feel and look confident everyday with bras that come close to their skin tone. With that kind of confidence, any outfit can be worn with the utmost ease. Make everyday a “nude bra” kind of day!

Avon True Nutra Effects Line Keeps Beautiful Promises

Healthy and Beauty definitely goes hand in hand!  It was especially proven when I got sick 2 weeks ago!  My skin was extremely dry and flaking, pimples were showing up and the rest of my body is just dry and scaly.

That's when I realized, I need to write and share a blog post on how YOU (we) must take care not only the exterior of our body but also on the inside!  I understand the importance of drinking water, exercising as much as I can (sit ups and jumping jacks in between motherhood) and of course, eat healthily is the key to staying beautiful.

Avon, the big beauty giant company, presents the Avon True Nutra Effects.  This skincare line presents 2 lines that focus on both issues (thank you!) --- Mattifying and Hydra-Boost. 

The Mattifying Line (combination to oily skin) uses Active Seed Complex with Chia Seeds and Mineral Mattifying Powders to help balance the skin's oil production and hydration level.  

Let's Help Empower Each Other!

If you are a long-time AMW reader, you probably knew by now how much I value beauty on the inside as everyone's first priority before trying to look beautiful on the outside.  

I know, easier said than done, how can each one of us feel beautiful on the inside if we have our own battles?  I know we all have our own trying times and it is time for each one of us to step up and say... "Hey, we're all going through something, I'm here just in case you need help!"


And that's how I try to empower each and every single one of you with my daily blog posts, posting about makeup, skincare, food may sound superficial to some but that is my way of helping other people in my own little ways.  

I answer EACH and EVERY Single email, query on all my social media sites because I try to reach out and help with the best of my ability!  A simple answer on "What's the best brand of purple lipstick" to "How do you manage your busy schedule as a Working Mom" will help empower other women out there who are struggling and need help.

I've been blogging for a decade now and I will be doing this for more years to come because this is just one of the many simple ways I know to extend my help and make other women feel beautiful in and out.

Don't judge me when I get all sentimental because I was sent a box of Avon goodies and actually watched this video.  Their Be Empowered video is definitely a must-watch video because that's when you realize that even big-time models/actresses have gone through struggles just like regular "Janes".

All The Panties You'll Ever Need in ONE Store

Whenever I see some of my old Avon underwear inside my dresser, it reminds me so much of what I've been through living and working in a foreign country as a teacher.  It wasn't just the fact of being alone that's hard, it's doing those simple tasks that seems so easy and convenient back home turns out to be extremely difficult in a foreign land.

Just like buying new sets of underwear!

Going to stores to purchase underwear is as difficult as trying to explain a particular style of haircut that you like.  I remembered getting offered lingerie instead of simple underwear, I remembered sizes given to me were all wrong!  So I ended up going to an Avon display just because I knew their sizes by heart!  Yes, they were affordable, cute for an early-20s and affordable!

Today, hearing about All the Panties You'll Ever Need in One Store made me realize how much of a comfort it is to live in this generation.

For women like me who already knew the brand sizes by heart, all you need to do now is to go online and purchase your favorite panties without having to go through traffic and long explanation to sales ladies!

“When it comes to panties, women should never settle for anything but the best,” shares Jean Reyes, Avon Philippines’ Marketing Director. “And by the best, we mean high-quality pieces that were engineered to meet your specific needs. The problem withfinding such items is—more often than not—you need to make multiple trips to different stores just to find what you’re looking for. And because you’re not allowed to fit panties prior to purchase, there is always that chance of you buying something you’d end up not liking, or not meeting your standards. This is something that we at Avon understand well and that’s why we came up with the Avon Panty Store.”

Just in case Avon's Intimate Apparel is new to you, here are some of my top picks that you may want to look into.

Cool, Breathable and Fun Printed Panties.

Larina 5-in-1 Midi Pack Php575.00

Eureka Moment: Plum Lips That Won't Hurt Your Pocket

You know how it is when you browse through magazines and online sites and you found the PERFECT lip color you want to try but it is a bit pricey for your taste?  

Well EUREKA MOMENT!

As we all know, purple/plum lips is the current trend and as much as you want to get into this trend, it is challenging if you're on a budget.  Well, here I am, sharing a great find!

As I was rummaging through my lipstick stash one day and was fighting off some lipsticks with Toddler AMW, I chanced upon a silver tube lippie that is still sealed to perfection!  I took one glance at the shade name and it was called Berry Smooth.  Hmm...sounds lovely!  Then I opened it up and tried it on my lips....

I am in love!

Not with myself silly but with the lip color!

The lip color glides on like a dream, pigmentation is really good and my lips never felt dry the whole day I wore this shade!  Guess the brand?

Meet Avon's Brightest Star

Avon, has always been a brand of choice when you are looking for good quality product that isn't overpriced!  I've had a good relationship with Avon through the years!  I remembered one of my colleague in China Airlines bringing in an Avon brochure and I took the whole lunch time to pick the right lipstick for my mom!  That was almost 2 decades ago and look how Avon is doing now?  Still going strong! 

I am not surprised because when I browse into their online website, they always come up with products we Filipinos love!

Just like Avon's Newest and Brightest Star ---

The Avon Femme Eau De Parfum!  This is a glamorous and sophisticated signature scent that evokes elegant contrasting combination of sparkling freshness and a floral bouquet of jasmine and magnolia!  When I saw the word JASMINE as part of the ingredients, I immediately had this wonderful thought of making my mom extra happy even after the Holidays!  My mom loves the scent Jasmine and she owns 1 Jasmine perfume that she has been saving up for so long!  This is the perfect time for me to tell her how much I love her and how much I would want to spoil her in return!

Price: Php1,500 for 50ml

And I want to take this opportunity to thank Avon Philippines for the generous gift during the holiday!  Thank you so much Avon for these!

Avon Lotion Moisture Blend Formula

Avon Professional Collection Make-Up Collection Palette

Avon  Scent Essence Sparkly Citrus

Avon Scent Esence Vibrant Fruity